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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 23,2000 PSA#2542U.S. Department of Education, Contracts and Purchasing Operations, CPO,
7th & D Streets SW, Room 3616, Washington, DC 20202-4443 R -- EXPERT CONSULTANT SERVICES SOL n/a DUE 030900 POC Joyce Calloway,
Contracting Officer at 202/708-7216 Sole Source Notice The U. S.
Department of Education contemplates on a sole source basis, an award
to Rebecca Kopriva. An Expert Psychometrician consultant, for a period
of 20 hours per week over six (6) months beginning April 1, 2000 to
September 30, 2000. The purpose of the proposed award is to complete
the Office of Civil Rights' (OCR) Resource Guide on Nondiscrimination
in Testing and pamphlet on Test Use and Civil Rights. The award is to:
l) assist Program Legal staff and OCR's Testing Facilitators in
finalizing OCR's draft Resource Guide on Nondiscrimination in Testing
and pamphlet on Test Use and Civil Rights; 2) assist OCR's Testing
Network and Enforcement Division staff in the interpretation of testing
concepts and in resolving novel, testing-related issues that arise; and
3) serve as a resource person for OCR staff nationally regarding the
appropriateness of tests. Performance will occasionally be at the
government site, with furnished appropriate tools. Expert with Ph.D.
qualifications sought: l) an in-depth knowledge of the professional
standards for educational testing in schools; 2) an in-depth knowledge
of current thinking among measurement theorists regarding test
validity evaluations; 3) expert familiarity with civil-rights-related
issues in academic measurement; 4) expert familiarity with statewide
high-stakes testing programs; 5) ability to perform highly technical
and complex analyses; and 6) the ability to begin the project with
little or no lead time. Any business, firm or expert consultant who
thinks that they are qualified and able to perform this service should
submit a detail written capability statement by 2pm, March 6, 2000,
outlining their qualifications. Notices should be submitted to the
above address: Attention: Joyce Calloway, Contracting Officer. See
Numbered Note 22. THIS IS NOT A SYNOPSIS OF A SOLICITATION.**** Posted
02/18/00 (W-SN426777). (0049) Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0060 20000223\R-0013.SOL)
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